Change How Your School Thinks About SEMH and Behaviour

We don't do fluffy motivation. We do clarity. Our keynotes cut through the noise and get to the heart of today's SEMH challenges - from staff feeling overwhelmed, to systems struggling to meet complex emotional needs, to building a vision for inclusion that reignites your team's purpose.

Each session blends real-school insight with practical, no-nonsense strategies leaders can apply immediately. We draw on theory only where it adds value - then turn it into simple, powerful tools that drive cultural change.

You'll leave with fresh perspective, renewed energy, and a shared language for tackling SEMH and behaviour together - so you can lead meaningful change the moment you're back in school.

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Our keynote speakers

Emma Shackleton

Emma Shackleton

Our co-founder Emma Shackleton draws upon almost three decades of work in mainstream and special schools to inspire educators at all levels to help their schools to understand and meet the needs of pupils with SEMH and behavioural SEND needs.

Emma's talks are engaging, thought provoking and easy to digest, blending up to date research with practical, down-to-earth strategies that can be implemented straight away.

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Typical themes for Emma's keynote speeches:

From Fire Fighting to Forward Planning

Helping all educators to understand the emotions cycle and how to effectively and proactively support  pupils, every step of the way; meaning less explosive and disruptive behaviour and calmer, happier children and staff.

Leading with Courage

Putting vision into action and achieving a whole school commitment to SEMH  - true impact happens when every adult in school understands their role and works together towards a shared vision. I'll show you how to use the Beacon School Support LEAD framework to win hearts and minds, drive change and get staff, governors, parents and partners on board and pulling in the same direction.

Simon Currigan

Simon Currigan

Simon has spent over 18 years helping schools and staff turn SEMH challenges into opportunities for growth. A former mainstream teacher and PRU centre manager, he's worked hundreds of schools to strengthen behaviour systems, boost staff confidence, and build cultures where inclusion works in practice.

As host of the School Behaviour Secrets podcast, Simon's speciality is translating complex research into clear, practical frameworks that leaders can use to turn vision into reality.

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Typical themes for keynote speeches:

How To Create A Culture Of Inclusion

Building an inclusive school starts with clarity - a vision everyone understands and believes in. This keynote helps leaders define what inclusion really means for their setting, lead change with confidence, and shift thinking from quick fixes to lasting improvement. Expect honest insight, practical tools, and strategies to engage your whole team in building a culture that lasts.

Turning School Values Into Consistent Inclusive Practice

Every school talks about its values - but the real challenge is living them. This keynote shows how to turn your school's ethos into adult behaviours that model inclusion and consistency - without compromising standards. You'll leave with frameworks to link values, policy, and practice - so your culture isn't just something you talk about, it's something people can see.

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